Choosing your application track

After viewing your matched schemes, you choose how you want to pursue each one. BenefitStack offers three tracks. You can use different tracks for different schemes simultaneously.

Self-apply

Best for: Founders who are comfortable with paperwork and have time to manage the application themselves.

You get a full breakdown of the scheme, a document checklist, and step-by-step guidance for submitting on the relevant government portal. BenefitStack does not submit on your behalf — you remain in full control of the process.

Self-apply is free.

CA-assisted

Best for: Founders who want to maximise their chances of approval and prefer to hand off the paperwork.

A verified CA from the BenefitStack network takes over the case. They review your documents, prepare the application, and file it on the government portal. You pay a fixed fee that is agreed upfront — it is released to the CA only when the case reaches "Filed" status, regardless of whether the government approves or rejects the application.

To use this track, choose CA-assisted on a scheme in your results and you will be matched with an available CA who specialises in that scheme type and your state.

Incubator / accelerator route

Best for: Founders who are part of an accelerator or incubator that has a BenefitStack partner account.

If your cohort manager has added your company to their BenefitStack portfolio, they coordinate the application process across the batch. You may be asked to provide documents directly to your cohort manager rather than uploading them yourself.

Contact your accelerator or incubator to find out if they are a BenefitStack partner.

Which track should I choose?

For high-value schemes (above ₹5L in potential benefit) where documentation is complex, CA-assisted almost always produces better outcomes — CAs know what reviewers look for and can catch document gaps before submission. For straightforward tax benefits or registrations with simple eligibility, self-apply is usually sufficient.